Description
This ground beef sloppy joe skillet is a cozy, one-pan comfort meal made with juicy beef, onions, peppers, and a rich homemade sauce. It’s quick, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something warm and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water. Serve on buns, over rice, or with baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg